HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - Caught on Camera

New Glas-Na-Bradan Wood provides 'entrance to the Belfast Hills' for another community

The Woodland Trust says it will also help prevent flooding and improve the environment

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2022

Diesel cars still not tested for toxic emissions by Northern Ireland DVA

Charities are calling for action on cancer causing air pollution as children at exhaust level

Belfast Live · Jun 9, 2022

Mediterranean sea-slug found off Ulster coast as climate concerns highlighted on World Oceans Day

A first of its kind sea-slug, endangered flappers, sharks and birds are all causing concerns

Belfast Live · Jun 8, 2022

NI pup fitted with anti-bark collar while home boarding triggers demand for tighter regulations

Leading vet Tim Kirby says 'There is no place in modern society for anti-bark collars and their use is in complete contravention of the five freedoms of animal welfare globally'

Belfast Live · May 17, 2022

Edwin Poots tells supermarkets 'step up to the plate' on farm pay for produce

"All we want is a fair price," say UFU

Belfast Live · May 13, 2022

Dogs rapidly fall ill and die shortly after walks on the same popular beach

The distraught owners of Winnie, a five-month-old Golden Retriever, and Milo, a 15-month-old Cocker Spaniel, want a council investigation after both dogs had seizures and died after walking in the same area

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

'I wouldn’t call it a victory' says vet paid £1.25m after unfair dismissal over animal welfare and traceability concerns

Dr Bronckaers believes the system is “being abused to allow an industry set of rules” at the expense of animal welfare

Belfast Live · Apr 25, 2022

Former DAERA employee Dr Tamara Bronckaers awarded £1.25M pay-out and an apology

The senior vet said: "This outcome has been a long time coming and I can move on in the knowledge that I did what was right"

Belfast Live · Apr 25, 2022

DUP minister Edwin Poots 'considers renaming department HQ to mark Queen's Jubilee'

The department declined to comment due to the current Assembly election campaign

Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2022

Vet's 'unfair dismissal' after animal welfare concerns sparks DAERA internal review

Dr Tamara Bronckaers says issues she raised around animal suffering and traceability were met with hostility

Belfast Live · Apr 11, 2022